by Hatari05 » October 22nd, 2015, 2:30 am
I guess I'll let you be the judge of that I think I am but let's see what others think.
For now I'm going to somewhat get back to the original topic though this would also work in a Lion King 1 topic.
Anyway I noticed something Zira is similar to adult Simba however Scar could be considered a very dark mirror of cub Simba. Arrogant believes he can do whatever he wants, boasts and brags about his title even uses trickery to an extent Simba used trickery to get rid of Zazu for example. Both for all their arrogance are not as tough as they think and both just want to be king for the power and what they could do with it. Scar was pretty much a selfish spoiled and murderous child.
Scar is pretty much Simba if he didn't mature but a lot worse. This next comparison is kind of disturbing when you think about it I just can't wait to be King and Be Prepared are actually very similar songs. Both are about how the one singing can't wait to be king and rule the kingdom, both pretty much involve the one singing it bragging and boasting about themselves arrogantly. Both Simba and Scar talk about how great and awesome they are and how everyone is going to see it and finally both talk about how they'll be free to do whatever they want and everyone has to listen. The most twisted comparison is that both songs involve Mufasa's death and being succeeded Simba doesn't even realize he is saying I can't wait for dad to die he is that blinded by his joy at becoming king.
That's kind of messed up the fun bouncy and colorful song is pretty much about the same thing as the brutal murderous villain song, that's twisted but I feel it is definitely the best example of cub and Scar's similarities they had very similar personalities the only difference is Scar already crossed the line, however think about this imagine Simba had the same personality but now he has a sibling who is going to be king instead how would he take it really puts his cub self in a kind of disturbing light.
The similarities to me aren't as clear as Zira but they are still definitely there and I find it kind of interesting that both villains reflect Simba at a certain point in his life.